Middle East crisis live: Iran says launching retaliatory actions after fresh wave of US strikes

The Guardian reports that Iran has begun retaliatory actions following a fresh wave of US strikes, with Tehran declaring the attacks render diplomacy futile. According to the Guardian, Bahrain's interior ministry sounded sirens and instructed residents to shelter in the nearest safe place as Iran targets US interests across the Gulf. Iran has also moved to impose a permanent fee system in the Strait of Hormuz, warning vessels not to sail through the vital shipping channel without its authorization.

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